In a first for both Hollywood and the Navajo tribe in America, Obi-Wan Kenobi will soon be saying, "May the Force be with you" in the Diné language. Yes, you heard me right: An innovative educational dubbing project is currently under way to dub “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” into Diné, with a cast of 20 Navajo voice actors and actresses working with the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Ariz. Think Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grand Moff Tarkin all speaking Diné.Get the Story:
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